Hey Guys, back again. Since I have given you a background on the Major League Strength philosophy from the mental perspective and character standpoint, it is now time to start entering the world of training.
I would really like to encourage all of you to ask questions about your particular needs, and also to create debates/discussions on things you have heard that you might question. There are so many myths out there these days on the internet, and from some of the people we come across, so I ask you to tell us your concerns here on Takkle, and we will do our best to answer all your questions and help make you a better baseball player!
In regards to training, the starting point is always assessing the athlete. Each athlete is different, so we must treat each as an individual. In our many assessments of athletes and their movement, we find some common points between baseball /softball players in regards to restrictions. The #1 common theme is that they possess tight hip flexors, which lead to tight hamstrings. This, in conjunction with a weak core, is the starting points of our program, but also the starting point to many injuries ballplayer face. Here you will find a simple hip flexor exercise that you should do each day to loosen up. This will be the starting point for our Takkle community. It’s simple but it works! In our next posting we will breakdown why this was important, and how it relates to our sport, and then give you some other stretches. The key is flexibility first, strength second. This is a sure fire recipe for success.
Ok ... talk to you guys soon!
-Coach Cavalea
Dana Cavalea is the CEO of Major League Strength (www.mlstrength.com), a sports performance company whose mission is to educate ballplayers, coaches, and parents on all aspects of sports performance training.
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